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JD and Ed answer some questions about marriage from listeners. This episode is sponsored by The Catholic Family Emergency Binder from Wallet Win. This binder is designed to give Catholic families peace of mind, ensuring you and your loved ones are prepared for the unexpected—whether that’s an illness, injury, or even death. Use code PILLAR for 20% off at walletwin.com/binder This is a public episo...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed shares a story from his Sunday. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer at kolivera@pillarcath...

JD is not boycotting homework. Then, Pope Leo makes some appointments. JD and Ed talk about what the appointments may tell us about Pope Leo and his engagement with the Church in the United States. This episode is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, helping Catholic parishes start their own parish magazines for the purposes of communication and evangelization. Learn more about bringing...

JD and Ed talk about recently published excerpts of Pope Leo XIV’s first interviews— including his reflections on the papacy, Vatican finances, and the clerical sexual abuse crisis. This episode is sponsored by FaithInvestors.com. Let the experienced investment advisors at FaithInvestors.com help you align your finances and your faith without sacrificing returns. Pillar listeners get a free, perso...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD has a story for Ed. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com This is the west. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com

This is a free bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast. Subscribe to The Pillar today to access every bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast. What does it mean to be a Christian in America right now? Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to Th...

Ed talks about reactions to Pope Leo XIV’s suppression of two dioceses and creation of a new diocese in mainland China. Then, the Traditional Latin Mass will be celebrated next month on the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. JD and Ed talk about what the move could signify for future application of Traditionis custodes. Ed plays a round of video game “Good, better, best." This episode is sponsore...

Ed is joined this week by Pillar columnist Stephen White to look ahead to this weekend’s canonizations of Bls. Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis. They also talk about examples of integrated masculinity and the impact of wonder. This episode is sponsored by Pillar listener Heath. "Lesly, happy anniversary (and birthday), from Heath." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...

This episode may not be suitable for children. JD and Ed react to the news out of Minneapolis this week, reflect on the lasting effects on the community, and ask what comes next? Then— by popular demand— JD and Ed assess the upcoming nuptials of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. This episode is sponsored by Lovecrypt.net, an experimental electronic music label— consecrated to the Sacred Heart— with o...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed share the rest of their draft picks for the dicasteries for Integral Human Development; Christian Unity; and the Doctrine of the Faith. They also share their picks for Secretary of State, Sostituto, and nuncio to the United States. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your ph...

JD and Ed speculate how the first American pope might mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Then, they share their picks for vacancies (or soon-to-be vacancies) in the Dicasteries for Bishops; Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments; Causes of Saints; and the Laity, the Family and Life. This episode is sponsored by The Lamp, the only magazine for Catholics seek...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com It’s too hot in Rome. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer at kolivera@pillarcatholic.com

Ed is on vacation— so JD is joined this week by Pillar Rome correspondent Edgar Beltrán to talk about declining Catholic identity in the United States and an overlap of evangelization and Catholic cultural practices. Then, Edgar gives his take on Pope Leo’s first 100 days and details the curial appointments that may be on the horizon . This episode is sponsored by The BIG Catholic Planner and Cale...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Are there Mormon liturgical wars? Then, baseball. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Email our producer at koli...

JD is in Salt Lake City, sparking a conversation with Ed about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Then, the bishops conferences of Africa released this week a draft document about polygamy . JD and Ed talk about that document, including its critique of the Petrine privilege. Ed plays a round of “How Many Wives?" This episode is sponsored by Margin Evolution, helping businesses contro...

St. John Henry Newman will soon be declared a Doctor of the Church. JD and Ed talk about their own connections to the saint— and why everyone can love him. Then, Ed breaks down his article this week about Cardinal Pell’s flagging of APSA's ‘potentially illegal’ banking system. There is no bonus episode this week. This episode is brought to you by the Leonine Forum, cultivating Catholic professiona...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed do not know what is happening at the seminary in Detroit. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Listen t...

JD is in the Peruvian city of Chiclayo this week to learn all about Pope Leo XIV's time as bishop. This episode is brought to you by friends of Abbey and Charlie, Pillar readers in a good way! Congratulations on your wedding this weekend! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed makes a Pillar proposition. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Listen to these instructions , or email our p...

How can we measure the success of the Eucharistic Revival? Then, JD and Ed talk about the case of Father Carlo Alberto Capella. JD asks if more accused priests should be assigned to life of prayer and penance? But Ed has another suggestion. JD tests Ed’s knowledge of cowboy phrases. This episode is brought to you by the Leonine Forum, cultivating Catholic professionals for virtuous leadership. Now...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com A bit of hat chat. Then, what will become of Traditiones custodes? Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Listen to...

A French archbishop has appointed a priest convicted of rape as chancellor. JD and Ed talk about the archbishop’s response to criticism of the appointment, the nature of mercy, and the office of chancellor. This episode is brought to you by the Christendom College Graduate School of Theology. Rising college seniors can apply for a full scholarship to earn your MA on campus. Learn more at graduate....

There’s no Pillar Podcast this week. Check out the latest episode of The Pillar ’s weekly readings podcast Sunday School here: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C You won’t regret it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

JD wants to start a softball team at his parish. No video podcast this week! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe